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Cross-inscribed stone in Fore

Cross-inscribed stone

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Cross-inscribed stone of uncertain date standing in NW quadrant of graveyard (WM004-035032-), NNW of W gable of St. Feichin's Church (WM004-035003-). Low irregular shaped sandstone slab (H 03.5m x Wth 0.43m x T 0.09m) with crudely cut cross on E face of stone. Stone located 1.7m S of N wall of graveyard and 12m E of W wall of graveyard. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 24 April 2015
Probably dating to the early medieval period, this cross-inscribed stone may have had a Christian liturgical or commemorative function, possibly associated with the church or local burial practices. No specific folklore or detailed local tradition is recorded.

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